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FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2018, file photo, Myanmar's deposed Leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to attend the Myanmar Entrepreneurship Summit at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. The trial of Aung San Suu Kyi entered its second day Tuesday, June 15, 2021, with the prosecution presenting arguments that she incited public disorder and flouted coronavirus restrictions, part of a package of charges the ruling junta is seen as using to discredit her and consolidate its control. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo, File)
Myanmar prosecutors present sedition charge against Suu Kyi

By Grant Peck Jun. 15, 2021 07:08 AM EDT

People look at a row of burnt public transport buses parked at Kyimyindaing township in Yangon, Myanmar Monday, April 12, 2021. Local news media reported that the buses got burned early Monday morning, but provided no details for the cause. (AP Photo)
Myanmar's ruling junta issues fresh charges for Suu Kyi

Apr. 12, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

UN urges cease-fire to tackle virus ahead of Myanmar vote

By Edith M. Lederer Nov. 06, 2020 02:53 PM EST
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. chief appealed for a cease-fire across Myanmar ahead of Sunday’s elections to tackle surging COVID-19 cases, expressing concern...

President Donald Trump speaks from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House to a crowd of supporters, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Brazil's virus death toll surpasses 150,000

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 05:45 AM EDT

A health worker takes a nasal swab to test for COVID-19 in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. India is the world's second most coronavirus affected country after the United States. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Asia Today: Sri Lanka expands curfew, closes gov't offices

Oct. 08, 2020 08:47 AM EDT

People wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus stand maintaining social distance at a bust stop in Kolkata, India, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. India's coronavirus cases are now the second-highest in the world and only behind the United States. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)
Asia Today: India adds over 83,000 cases, nears 5 million

Sep. 15, 2020 01:33 AM EDT

UN council members urge halt to Myanmar-Arakan Army fighting

By Edith M. Lederer Sep. 11, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A majority of U.N. Security Council members called for an immediate halt to fighting between Myanmar government forces and the Arakan...